Lernverlaufsdiagnostik im Mathematikunterricht: Grundlagen, Effektivität, Implementation und Chancen

Mental computation: Is it possible to compute accurate and efficient?: How children can learn a flexible use of computation strategies

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ByTina Jasmin Walter, Daniel Sommerhoff
Original languageGerman
Published inMathematik differenziert, 2026(1)
Pages7
Editor (Publisher)Bildungshaus Schulbuchverlage Westermann Schrodel Diesterweg Schöningh Winklers GmbH
ISSN1869-1552
DOI/Linkhttps://www.westermann.de/anlage/4683182/Lernverlaufsdiagnostik-im-Mathematikunterricht-Grundlagen-Effektivitaet-Implementation-und-Chancen
Publication statusPublished – 03.2026

Knowledge of different computation strategies allows children to perform accurate as well as efficient computations. However, what constitutes the ability to compute efficiently according to current state of research? And how can this ability be fostered in mathematics class without a regression for the accuracy?